<ѻý>Potentially Fatal Immune Reactions to Lamotrigine Draw FDA Warningѻý> Eight serious events including one death since drug was approved in 1994 Apr 25, 2018
<ѻý>FDA Panel Gives Celecoxib Positive CV Safety Gradeѻý> Votes 15-5 that it is non-inferior to naproxen, ibuprofen Apr 25, 2018
<ѻý>Antisense Therapy Shows Promise in Huntington'sѻý> First human trial of huntingtin-lowering drug appears safe, well tolerated Apr 25, 2018
<ѻý>Predictive Factors ID'd for Neurodegeneration in Idiopathic RBDѻý> Opens the door to intervening with neuroprotective therapy Apr 24, 2018
<ѻý>Retinal Abnormalities Predictor of Some Types of Strokeѻý> Retinal imaging may offer noninvasive tool to determine pathogenesis of cerebral small vessel disease Apr 24, 2018
<ѻý>Eyes Might ID Preclinical Alzheimer'sѻý> Presymptomatic patients show foveal thinning, retinal changes Apr 24, 2018
<ѻý>Vibrating ICD/CRT-D; Pradaxa Reversal Agent; Prevention Bonanzaѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Apr 23, 2018
<ѻý>AAN 2018: Rare Disease Breakthroughs and Novel Approachesѻý> Noteworthy presentations at American Academy of Neurology meeting Apr 20, 2018
<ѻý>Wrist-Worn Device Reduces Hand Tremorѻý> Neuroperipheral therapy interrupts signal in essential tremor patients Apr 19, 2018
<ѻý>Novel Oral Agent May Help SMA Babiesѻý> Preliminary data show SMN protein levels increasing Apr 18, 2018
<ѻý>Crowd-Sourced Data Pinpoints Patterns of Needle Discardѻý> Study shows harm-reduction opportunity in '311' info Apr 17, 2018
<ѻý>Erenumab Reduces Migraine in Hard-to-Treat Patientsѻý> But questions about long-term risks remain unanswered Apr 17, 2018
<ѻý>Second BP Measurement Often Brings Better Newsѻý> Repeat measurement in same office visit is on par with adding a drug Apr 17, 2018
<ѻý>ACGME a 'Game-Changer' for Addiction Medicineѻý> Fellowships in addiction medicine open for all specialties Apr 17, 2018 video
<ѻý>Long-Acting Buprenorphine Helps QoL Outcomesѻý> Quick assessment tool seen as viable for gauging treatment success Apr 17, 2018
<ѻý>Fentanyl-Related Overdoses Create Unique Obstaclesѻý> Ethnographic study documents clinical course from first moments Apr 16, 2018
<ѻý>Despite OD Risk, Opioid-Benzo Rx Continuesѻý> Physicians know risks but still prescribe dangerous combination Apr 15, 2018
<ѻý>TAP Block Cuts Post-Op Opioid Need in Bariatric Surgeryѻý> Less rescue medication needed and shorter length of stay with local anesthesia technique Apr 14, 2018
<ѻý>Slow Medicine: More on Prostate Cancer Screening; Simple Treatments for Nauseaѻý> Also, a study quantifies waste in clinical practice Apr 13, 2018
<ѻý>Online Tool Helps Predict Survival in ALSѻý> Eight-factor model yields AUC of 0.78 for external predictive accuracy Apr 09, 2018
<ѻý>Morning Break: Antacids and Allergies; Condom-Snorting; Classroom Vapingѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the ѻý staff Apr 03, 2018
<ѻý>Opioid Suicides; Dr. Predator; Now, a Benzo Crisisѻý> The past week in health-related investigations Apr 02, 2018
<ѻý>Mumps and Boosters; Ecigs and Quitting: It's PodMed Double T!ѻý> This week's topics include sinusitis treatment, low back pain management, waning mumps immunity, and e-cigarettes and quitting attempts Mar 31, 2018 podcast
<ѻý>Pearls from: Matthew Robbins, MDѻý> Managing headache disorders during pregnancy Mar 30, 2018 video
<ѻý>Docs, Medical Boards Ignored FDA Warning Letters on CCSVIѻý> Fueled by YouTube, bogus MS 'cure' peddled by docs licensed in multiple states Mar 28, 2018
<ѻý>Women Do Well Without Opioids after Gyn Surgeryѻý> An 89% drop in opioid use with restrictive prescribing protocol Mar 26, 2018
<ѻý>Structural Brain Changes Found in Early Menopausal Women after HRTѻý> Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex volumes preserved in some Mar 22, 2018
<ѻý>Coffee and Cannabis; Stephen Hawking’s ALS; New Stroke Risk Lociѻý> News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience Mar 20, 2018
<ѻý>Novel Tx Eases Osteoarthritic Knee Painѻý> Geniculate artery embolization promising for knee pain, stiffness Mar 18, 2018
<ѻý>Novel Drug Reverses Anticoagulation in Emergenciesѻý> Andexanet stops 90% of action of factor Xa inhibitors Mar 13, 2018 video
<ѻý>Perioperative Beta Blockers Trade Fewer MIs for More Deathsѻý> Issue of safety highlighted again in POISE analysis Mar 12, 2018
<ѻý>Young Athletes Show Invalid Cognitive Scores at Baselineѻý> Results may affect return-to-play decisions after concussion Mar 12, 2018
<ѻý>Cycling, Walking Also Risky in People with Epilepsyѻý> Rates higher than for car accidents, and independent of seizure meds Mar 08, 2018
<ѻý>Cath Lab Recap: Pacemap Algorithm; Carotid Stent Over Perfusion; 3-D Valvesѻý> Interventional cardiology news to note Mar 08, 2018
<ѻý>Morning Break: Breast Cancer-Schizophrenia Link; FDA on Essure; Rx for Hearing Loss?ѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the ѻý staff Mar 08, 2018
<ѻý>Stringent Diet May Suppress Gluten Neuropathyѻý> Compliance with a gluten-free diet may help the pain Mar 07, 2018
<ѻý>Kids' Chronic Pain and Life Challenges Go Hand-in-Handѻý> Risk factor for poorer school function, as well Mar 07, 2018
<ѻý>Heroin Use in Pain Patients Signals Something Badly Amissѻý> Tied to other illicit drug use, non-adherence to prescribed opioids Mar 07, 2018
<ѻý>Sensitivity Heightened with Chronic Low Back Painѻý> Catastrophizing is also a common feature Mar 07, 2018
<ѻý>Cannabis Not a Pain Aid for Opioid Usersѻý> Sleep quality also not influenced by use Mar 06, 2018